Question

is the statement below true or false? a distributed load on a beam produces the same reactions as a concentrated load of the same magnitude acting through the center of gravity of the distributed load. the center of gravity of a uniformly distributed load lies at the middle of its length. true false

Explanation:

In structural - mechanics, a distributed load on a beam can be replaced by a concentrated load of the same magnitude acting at the center of gravity of the distributed load for the purpose of calculating reactions. For a uniformly - distributed load, its center of gravity is at the mid - point of its length.

Answer:

True